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 SKETCHING

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A sketch (usually performed with a pencil) is a quickly completed freehand drawing that is usually not intended as a finished work. Sketches usually serve to quickly record ideas for later use.

Popularity
A very popular type of art, due to its ease and accessibility. It does not need any specialised equipment, usually pencil and paper will suffice.

Location
Can be carried out almost anywhere due to the fact that it requires a minimum of tools and materials.

Age
Sketching can be practised by artists of all ages and abilities.

Ability
The main requirement for this is to be a keen artist. You don't need to be extremely proficient, and sketching is a good starting point for beginners. It is a good way to start drawing without committing to expensive tools and equipment.

Description
Sketching is a general technique of drawing. In history, sketches were preliminary drawings that allowed the artist to put the ideas for a larger (fresco or oil painting) down on paper. Sketches are inexpensive to produce and they allow the artist to try out different ideas before committing to an expensive and time consuming painting.

Dedication
Sketching sharpens an artist's ability to focus and has often been a prescribed part of artistic development for student and professional alike. The ability to quickly record impressions through sketching has found varied purposes in today's culture. Street performers in heavily tourist-ed areas often include artists who sketch portraits within minutes.

Closely Related Activities
Line drawing 21, Painting with water colours 23, Pastel drawing 17, Charcoal drawing 18, Pen and ink drawing 21, Painting with oils 20, Chalk work 17, Modern art 19.

Cost
Basic cost of a pencil or set of pencils and art paper/pad.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

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